Nursing Mothers 

New York State law entitles an employee who has recently given birth to take paid breaks (up to 30 minutes in duration) for the purpose of expressing breast milk for her nursing child for up to three (3) years following child birth.  Employees who require this accommodation will be provided a room or other location where the nursing mother can express milk in privacy.  Nursing mothers may refrigerate expressed breast milk in the school nurse's refrigerator, provided that the container to be used is clearly marked with the employee's name and provided that the breast milk is removed from the refrigerator each afternoon by the end of the work day.

If you require this accommodation, please contact your school principal so that arrangements can be made to discreetly accommodate your needs with respect for your privacy.  You may also contact the Office of Human Resources with any questions: 630-3003.

For more information: Your Rights as an Employee to Express Breast Milk at Work